Articles Tagged 'Distraction'

For over 30 years, Heartlight has shared articles to help people live for Jesus in everyday life. While we are no longer publishing new articles, this enduring collection features relevant pieces throughout the year to encourage faith, offer biblical perspective, and speak to real-world joys and struggles.

Chasing Rabbits

Ron Rose shares how God has taught him that the real answers are not in the smooth, seamless, well-thought-out passages, but in the journey chasing His rabbits!

Instead of responding to my requests, Abba whispers, 'Let's chase rabbits!'

Distracted

When it comes to finding your way through this world, no GPS can help you. No map program will get you there. You need directions from someone who really knows the way. The book of Psalms says, "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path" (Ps

Are you paying attention?

Too Much, Too Many, & Too Little

Tom Norvell reminds us that there is simply too much, too many, and too little.

What do you do when there you find yourself in the

Don't Lose Focus

Mike Barres reminds us to not be distracted with the things going on around us but fix our eyes on Jesus.

What distracts you most easily?

A Jesus Sign?

Patrick Odum tells about a gaudy, JESUS Christmas sign in the yard that tells everyone that the owners of the home believe Jesus is the reason for the season.

How are your neighbors going to know?

Distracted by Many Preparations

It is so easy to get distracted by a lot of good things instead of focusing on Jesus, just as Martha and Mary showed us.

What takes your gaze away from Jesus?

Sinking or Walking

We don't usually sink into sin all of a sudden, but it is a gradual thing that leads us away when we do not call on the Lord for help.

How are you doing in your walk toward Jesus?

The Cost of our Tickets

We show by our lifestyle and our choices if we really worship God or other gods.

Who or what really is our God?

Weighed Down

Most of us are trying to carry around things that don't matter very much and they are weighing us down from doing what God wants!

What are you trying to carry around with you that is hindering you?

The Visible Difference

When we truly focus on God's word, it can come to life for us just like we can see the stars after our eyes get used to the darkness.

How can we see more stars in the sky?